When you brought Alec into your court he was a thief. Good with his hands. In a way that he could slip anything off anybody if he wanted.

And you made sure he wanted to. Had him wrapped around your finger

In the beginning it was a threat that kept him hooked. His life on the line for his crimes as long as he obeyed every word you said

But his fear blurred over time. Into lust, desire, obsession. That’s the word, obsession.

He would do anything for you. Kill for his beloved red queen. The queen of his heart

So he’ll keep up the card tricks and the pickpocketing for information as long as it makes you happy

“Your majesty, might I present you the spoils of tonight” He grins as he kneels before

“My queen” He lifts the scrolls of papers he snagged from delegates to you

Each paper containing information of treason that may be committed against you. But the only thing he cares about is making you happy

And if any of that turns out to be treason, he’ll handle it himself.

All for you